Respiratory Therapist / RT / $6,000 Sign on Bonus

RHA Health Services • New Bern, NC

1d • $32

About The Position

We are hiring for: Respiratory Therapist / RT / $6,000 Sign on Bonus Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! To provide professional respiratory care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required. Pay: $32.00 Schedule: (3) 12 hours shifts evening/overnight Bonus: $6,000 Sign on Bonus Requirements Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Currently licensed in North Carolina. Two years of experience, preferred Valid driver’s license and auto insurance Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification Ability to pass a background check and drug screen Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Currently licensed in North Carolina.
• Two years of experience, preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing approved respiratory services to all service users under his/her care.
• Keeps medical staff informed of any changes in service user’s status.
• Provides leadership and guidance.
• Keeps Director of Respiratory informed of changes in service users condition.
• Observes, assesses and evaluates service user’s respiratory needs.
• Discusses acute and chronic respiratory needs with personnel; observes service users condition and reaction, making good judgment decisions.
• Maintains work area as a neat, orderly, efficient, and safe working area.
• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team as consultant as needed, ensuring quality-respiratory services.
• Participates in parent conference and communicating with families as needed.
• Maintains/Changes respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Instructs parents, students, service users and employees on Respiratory Care.
• Charts accordingly for service users with respiratory needs.
• Assists in providing prompt management of Workers Compensation within policy guidelines.
• Administers any respiratory medications as prescribed by physician.
• Carries out prescribed respiratory treatment for the purpose of guidance and demonstration for staff.
• Has working knowledge of the latest respiratory techniques.
• Assists in the monitoring of service users behavioral problems and be prepared to discuss problems with team members.
• Records all pertinent respiratory information on service users on a daily and/or as needed basis in the respective medical chart.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system; Mealtime Assessment, Environmental Assessment; Interaction Assessment and Third Shift Assessment.
• Assists in providing satisfactory working conditions.
• May access and/or make appropriate copies of protected health information from a service user’s chart as needed for off campus scheduled or non-scheduled appointment.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed